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Athens sets 2025 appropriations, moves income tax proposal ahead
City council members disagreed on the relationship between 2025 spending and a proposed 15% income tax hike that could go before voters in May 2025.
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New trail construction projects kick off for Baileys
The new trails near Buchtel will bring the trail system to “near completion.”
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Ohio University moving toward faculty union election after expensive legal fight
From March to October, Ohio University spent about $125,000 on legal fees related to the proposed faculty union.
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South siders decry proposed affordable housing project
Property owners near the proposed project on Pomeroy Road cited concerns over lack of input, potential flooding and lowered property values.
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Photo gallery: Girl Scout turkey boxes
Athens area Girl Scouts assembled Turkey Boxes for those in need this Thanksgiving.
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Jack Sickels
Funeral service will be conducted Saturday Dec 14th at 11:00 a.m. at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens with Pastor Debbie Brookins officiating. Burial will be in Bates Cemetery, Athens. Friends may call Friday Dec. 13th from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Albany Lodge 723 will hold Masonic rites Friday at 8:00…
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Nelsonville-York bucks tradition of no classes on ‘Deer Day’
Superintendent Rick Edwards said the change protected students facing homelessness and food insecurity, but some parents and a certain state representative were unhappy.
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Dog of the Week: Dean Winchester
10-5-24, male GSD mix, ~10-12mo, 26#, FOUND w/Samuel on Goose Run Rd, Glouster.
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Inside Courts: Cyber heist hits Athens; City loses $722k in scam
City officials are pursuing civil action and a criminal investigation to try to recover stolen funds — which is unlikely.

